Great place to sit outside and have a great meal. We came across this restaurant while we were trying to find a place for lunch. We passed by a few other cafes but this one caught our eye because of how it's right by the corner with a view of the gardens. We checked in with the server and we chose to sit outside. I ordered the duck breast - very tender and flavorful, sauce was divine and the aligot was soooo creamy! I also posted what my friends ordered. We had wine too with our food. They have a charger by the bar so while we are people watching and eating I had time to charge my phone. While we were seated outside it began to rain so we asked for a table inside so we can have desserts. The restaurant was full but they let us wait by the bar. After maybe 10 mins we were seated upstairs and I got hot chocolate and we shared crème brûlée, chocolate mouse and tarte tatin. We all love it - they weren't too sweet. Best place to sit outside, people watch and enjoy their food and wine read more

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- Visited on the first Saturday of April for dinner; had a 6:30pm reservation - Very popular spot on the edge of Jardin du Luxembourg; a few outdoor tables are tightly packed for people-watching, and the interior is quite small with closely spaced seating across two levels - Service was friendly overall; our waitress was especially warm and accommodating with the kids - Food was solid but a bit mixed: escargot was flavorful as expected; the croque-madame was generously sized and nicely toasted; the duck breast was cooked well and paired with a tasty orange honey sauce, though it was on the fattier side; the aligot was interesting--cheesy mashed potatoes with a notably stretchy, gummy texture; the chicken supreme with preserved lemon was simple but nicely elevated by the sauce; green beans were well seasoned but softer than the described "crispy" texture read more

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THE FOOD ---------------- + Six Snails from Burgundy - Very good! Unlike in the States, these escargot (as most in Paris) were served in their ACTUAL snail shells and they were addictively deeeelicious - like I can have 95 of them addictive! = Duck Breast - Duck was tender, but I thought it was just OK. The orange honey sauce made for a good dipper sauce, but without it, the duck was relatively ordinary. The aligot was quite cheesy and tasty though. = Chicken Supreme - Solid chicken and well cooked. String Beans were excellent! Like the Duck Breast, presentation was simple and elegant. However, for me personally, the chicken was OK. Nothing wow'd me on this dish. + Toasted Ham and Cheese Sandwich and Fried Egg, Salad - Good for what it was - a ham and cheese sammie with a fried egg. Definitely fancier than your stateside version - it wins that hands down. Bread was toasted and buttered very well, which to me, was the key to this sammie. THE SERVICE ------------------ + Alllll of the food came out very fast after we ordered. + All of the employees were super friendly to us, despite us not speaking a lick of French. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- = Interior and exterior are tigggght. The interior consists of a 2nd level, which has a few tables. = Exterior has outdoor seating for what seems to be customary at most restaurants - people watching while day drinking. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- + We had a resy for 6:15 PM on a Saturday evening and were seated immediately, which is always a good thing. + Outdoor seating area was packkked, but there was always an open table or two inside. read more

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Enjoyed a lovely meal with friendly service and relaxed atmosphere with a view of Luxembourg Gardens We ordered the salmon with toast, chicken with haricot verts and beef carpaccio. Everything was perfectly prepared, the picture tells the story, read more

Au Petit Suisse - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Manager sat is either a smile and jokes and both she and our waiter were charming! Great espresso martinis, steak dinner and chocolate lava cake dessert. Still thinking about the amazing vinaigrette on the small side salad that accompanied the perfect steak and french fries. Relaxing with a hint of a park view and plenty of people watching. Would go back in a heartbeat. read more

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Excellent food. My Beef Carpaccio was amazing. Excellent service and a great view. Wonderful value and we will definitely return.

Nice. We stopped here for a light dinner when staying in a hotel nearby. The good was excellent, but I do recommend trying to eat downstairs or outside as the 1st floor space was hot and stuffy. Service was good and I would stop here again. read more

And we went back! Even better than I remembered. My husband's Croque Jambon with 3 Cheeses was perfection. He got the "frites supplement" 1€ 50 extra. The sandwich also came with a lovely fresh bit of salad. I had the Salade Aveyronnaise, which was AMAZING. Fresh greens tossed in a lovely vinaigrette, with toasted walnuts, chunks of pear, halved cherry tomatoes, a dizzyingly huge wedge of Roquefort, and many slices of a hearty prosciutto-style ham. OMG. Just OMG. Lovely service, still the same delightful space - huzzah! The bill as €44.50 for Perrier, a large red wine, and the aforementioned sandwich and salad. Really good value for money IMHO. read more

Au Petit Suisse - Salade Aveyronnoise - check out the huge wedge of cheese and massive amount of ham! - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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Cute old place for people watching, but the food is average. The fries are frozen, the fish is a little overcooked. Our server was efficient and made sure to not charge a side as it took a long time. read more

Great location for people-watching. I was disappointed especially after seeing so many good reviews. Overcooked chicken; very dry. The accompanying green beans were okay. Very bad tarte tatin - I never thought those words could go together. The coffee was good. Inattentive service. read more

Rude waiter to all 5 of individually for different reasons, and horrible food. Took forever to come to us, and the store front did not indicate the toilet was not functioning. And when we complained that they should have offered solutions, started shouting at us as though it was our fault. Any day of the week, I'd pick McDonald's over this hell-hole. read more

We always stop here when we are in Paris. Great food, fantastic service, the proprietor is always on site, and a beautiful spot across from the Luxembourg gardens. read more

Our first spot to eat and this is where we landed around the corner from our air b&b. This spot is a small, nice, cozy spot. You have your choice eating inside upstairs or outside on the patios. France is exactly what you think, drinking your coffee people watching and if you're with a group good conversation and a city kind of relaxation. We sat on the second floor, small tables, so don't expect space up there. So what did we get? Pretty simple, but the thought of a small lunch did not happen. We started off with a charcuterie board and it was huge. Coming from the US I was thinking probably half the amount. When that board came out I was super excited. I forgot to take a picture, but believe me if you're looking for something to snack on while just relaxing, this is what you should get. The duck came with 4 breasts, and it was well seasoned as expected. The tartare was pretty amazing as well plenty of flavor. There was actually no negative side that I saw, and I felt out of all the meals that I had in Paris, this one was a definite memorable one. If you're looking for a place to eat, put this one on your list. read more

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Great spot for lunch or a drink in the afternoon. Right across the street from the Luxembourg Gardens, and close to the Odeon Theatre. Staff speak enough English to be helpful. The goat salad was especially good! read more

Why 3 stars? Because it just felt pricey and unmemorable. --- --- --- We came here before noon, and found out that the only item available at that time was the croque monsieur, which is basically melted cheese on bread. We happily ordered two because we were hungry. They were small and simple, but delicious. Though, I wish we would have known that we could have also ordered a croque madame, which consisted of an egg on top of the cheese. I also enjoyed my latte - it was not sweet and full of milk, which is a good thing unless you need your coffee drowning in sugar. As the clock struck noon, we decided that our appetites had subsided a bit, so we just ordered a couple servings of french onion soup. We felt like it was good but not amazing. We had high hopes, considering it was our first time eating french onion soup... in France :) The primary reason for the 3-star rating is that our bill ended up at 53 Euros. For 2 slices of bread with cheese, 2 french onion soups and a latte. Definitely a high price to pay for appetizers and coffee! read more

Au Petit Suisse - Croque Madam - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

This is as French as it gets. Jazz music in the background. A waiter named Aris. A beautiful woman sitting across from me. A glass of Bordeaux. French fry's. The steak needed tenderizing. A bit chewy. Overall a positive dining experience. Yes, I recommend this French restaurant. read more

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Had a high expectation on this place. We ordered coffee and two Croque Madame. The Croque Madame was just okay... We came early morning so it wasn't busy. Took 1* off for an okay meal and 1* off for taking so long to get our check. read more

Very kind to American tourists. Great location great service and great food. Authentic French vibe that doesn't seem like a tourist trap while still being across the Luxembourg Garden. read more

Au Petit Suisse - Onion soups - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Nice server. Large portions. Good food. Great location across from Luxembourg. Charming.

It was perfect for what we were looking for (hearty, filling meal for a decent price). We were starving after touching down in Paris and wandered in after Googling good places to eat. The atmosphere inside is great. There's seating outside for what looked like small parties (~2 people) to relax, grab a drink and some food. We chose to sit inside since it was a little cold. The inside has interesting and cozy design, with 2 levels, wooden furniture, and plush benches in an area. I ordered the beef tartare and it was very satisfying. Came with fries and salad for only 17 euros. I also shared the French onion soup (very shareable), it was ok and a little salty. Not very cheesy, which I personally enjoyed. I would get the tartare again, but skip on the soup. The duck and croque madame my friends got were great. Desserts were DELICIOUS and good value. In an area with tourist traps, this is not one of them! Tons of locals frequenting too, and good food for fair price. read more

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Au Petit Suisse is one of Paris' oldest brasseries, first opened in 1791. That's right, it has stood on this same corner for almost 225 years! This little place is a gem, with great food in large portions, a great location directly across from the Jardin du Luxembourg, and good prices for Paris. I has a scrumptious omelette with ham and onions that came with a big green salad (€8.8). This was big and filling and full of flavor. The omelette was fluffy and the ham (really more like bacon) tender albeit a little fatty. But the overall omelette was great. The reason that I ordered this was because I had seen it upon entering the restaurant on another diner's plate. It just looked so good! Of course, being a brasserie, they have a very nice selection of beers and French wines. I had a very nice glass of rouge (red) for €6 - cannot remember the details. Anyway, I highly recommend Au Petit Suisse. It's an easy and friendly stop! read more

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It's a nice little corner restaurant. The servers were really friendly despite our limited French conversational skills. Our server made sure that I knew what beef tartare was when I ordered it. While I do know that it is raw meat, I appreciated the warning. We also got the charcuterie board and the duck confit. I recommend all three dishes. read more

Omelette with ham and cheese - average, kinda plain. Croque madam was good. There's ham underneath the cheese 19.6€ - Kinda pricey for just these 2 items and a coffee. I chose this place though since it's cheaper than brunches closer to the eiffel tower/notre dame. Accepts credit card read more

Au Petit Suisse - Croque madame was good. There's ham underneath the cheese. 9.5€? - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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My wife and I went there for our last dinner in Paris. We were not disappointed. It was one of the best meals we had in Paris. The waiter was was wonderful considering how busy it was. The food was amazing as was the wine. We couldn't have asked for a better last dinner in Paris. The only think that kept it from getting a full five star review was something they had no control over. We went in a Sunday evening when many other places were closed. Given that and it's location across from the Luxembourg Gardens it was very busy and we ended up with a less than ideal table. That being said the one waiter they had was on top of it and made sure we were served well. I would defiantly recommend eating here. read more

Very good food at reasonable prices. Drinks are well mixed and generously poured. Nice and simple. We are vegetarian and had a salad and a gratin and split both. Would come again. read more

-Great spot, -Busy street and close to Luxembourg Palace/Garden - the Senate -Excellent outdoor seating, -English on the menu, -Friendly staff, -Great presentation. -A little pricey, but everything in Paris is a bit overpriced. -The tuna steak was a little on the well done side. The coffee was amazing. And the ratatouille was divine. -I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

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I've spent a lot of time in Paris and there is a universal truth in that if the brassierie is in a tourist spot, the food will be mediocre and expensive. However, The Wife, The Girls and I were famished (and very cranky) as we walked to Jardin du Luxembourg in the early afternoon, and we had to eat something. After noticing the restaurant down the street had a Michelin star, we passed and looked for a brassierie, with food quality be damned. Man were we lucky to find Au Petit Suisse. We were seated inside, and our waiter, while busy, was attentive. I had to double check the prices because they were all half the cost I was expecting. Even worse I thought. I ordered the Croque Madame and the Girls split the duck, I believe The Wife had a salad. My dish was served and it was presented well. I took a bite and...scrumptious! I also bullied my way into a taste of the honey-glazed duck from The Girls and it was even better. We were getting our food quickly, they had a nice wine selection (I stuck with a Belgian beer), and the waiter worked well with our poor French and his better English. Finally, after a bunch of misses in the many tourist regions of Paris, I found a place that is more local in flavor and price. A wonderful find, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. read more

After a full day of walking in Paris we decided to stop in and visit Au Petit Suisse Brasserie. It was an excellent decision. Very quaint and the food and service was excellent! Very welcoming and we had a wonderful time. The onion soup and stuffed duck was excellent. read more

A very, very hot evening in Paris. We wanted an early meal then back to hotel and air Conditioning. Found this place near hotel via Yelp. Not busy at all with early time and heat. Waiter found us a table upstairs and near minimal a/c. It was the perfect spot, and the meal was outstanding. My wife had the petit Suisse salad, best dressing ever! I had steak caprese salad. Wonderful. Excellent tiramisu and apple tart for desert. read more

perfect small place me and my mother happened into. choose one of the charcuterie platters and some wine. read more

Au Petit Suisse - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Bookmarked this spot for cheese boards and wow, a lot of food! This spot sits on the corner overlooking an odd angle of Luxemburg Gardens. It has a cute but small patio. We ordered up the JOINT BOARD for 14.8€ that included: Salad, Roquefort, Cantal, dry sausage, ham, pate, rillettes. The sausages were really great! The cheese was just OK and not really quality. But most importantly it was just too much food. We felt so bad especially for a decent price point throwing this away. Between two people we barely ate a third of what the portion was. My advice would be smaller portions, but focus on higher quality (at least for the cheese boards). A-OK. read more

Au Petit Suisse - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Average food and service at a charming location. Could be better! wine was adequate and the beer was ok.

When my husband and I arrived in Paris after a 2 hour Eurostar ride and another 1 hour train ride/walking/checking into our hotel we were happy to arrive at Au Petit Suisse right next to our hotel. We had a quick (by Parisian standard) lunch upstairs. We both ordered the croque madame which were very delicious. It is a very old cafe and has some nice charm to it. I wouldn't say that it was an amazing experience but it was exactly what we needed and I would go back. read more

Au Petit Suisse - Just what we needed! - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

Good place to grab a quick meal and drink. We sat outside and it was pleasant. Service was good as well

Looked up this location as passing through, was looking for an early morning spot for a quick breakfast. Made sure to put in "open now" and double checked the hours. We found a parking place and walked to the shop. Arriving at 6:45am we thought we would be good to go, they were NOT open. We drove out of the way based off the time provided. Can't tell you if the food was good as we never got to try it read more

Excellent food & drinks! A very comfortable Paris restaurant with indoor & outdoor seating!

Au Petitit Suisse is a traditional style cafe near the Sorbonne. The French language flows fluently here, the coffee is good and strong and the selection of pastosseries 'maison' are par excellence. What I really love about Petit Suisse is its rustic rendition of Croque Madame. Within Paris, it seems no two Croque Madames are alike. The consistency (particularly the cheese to ham to béchamel sauce ratio) of this French treat can widely vary from cafe to cafe. Petit Suisse's offering is layered upon thick crunchy whole grain bread, countered by a well proportioned layer of béchamel sauce, sliced ham and cheese toasted to goldenish brown perfection. It is easy to sit back in this discrete corner of Paris and pass time watching the locals interact while enjoying good quality cafe fare. read more

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Wonderful steak and frites and a nice wine. Cozy restaurant, just the right size and ambience.

French onion soup was really good, but a little salty. However, the crème brûlée was absolutely decadent, and my daughter who normally doesn't like crème brûlée ate a ton! Their service was relatively quick and seating was pretty open. read more

This was, by far, our worst meal in Paris. So bad as to be inedible. The steak was like rubber, served stone cold, as were the side potatoes, and the salad had a rancid, bitter dressing.. (gone bad?). When we asked to have them removed from bill (still paying for drink and apps) they refused and threatened to call police on us! (We are 70 years old, not dine-and-dash teenagers, lol). We've had the same dishes at many other restaurants and never had a problem, so i know we enjoy these dishes....I see other good reviews here, so maybe our experience was an outlier, but still.. had to share our experience, in spirit of full disclosure. Hope this is helpful to someone. read more